Practical Tips Archives

02 Feb Are You An Unknowing Beneficiary of a Life Insurance Policy?

Posted at 10:34h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Shockingly, there is nearly $1 billion in unclaimed life insurance benefits out there, according to Consumer Reports. That means that millions of people who were supposed to receive a life insurance benefit didn’t know they were supposed to receive it and did not pursue a...

20 Dec Important News Regarding Changes to Medicare

Posted at 13:01h in Advocacy, Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

The new year will bring changes to Medicare. Click here to see what Medicare will cost in 2017. Also, if you recently became eligible for Medicare, but thought it would be less expensive to keep your Marketplace coverage because you get financial assistance to pay for...

13 Dec Gift Ideas for a Cancer Patient

Posted at 09:18h in Caregiving, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

When someone close to you is sick, the instinct is to shower that person with love in the form of chocolate, flowers, and balloons. This is a very kind instinct, but when someone is going through cancer treatment or in the hospital, you may need...

03 Nov How to Find Legal Assistance

Posted at 11:02h in Advocacy, Disability Insurance, Employment, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer tries to give you information to help you navigate the system without an attorney, but sometimes you may need more help. It can be overwhelming, on top of everything else, to try and figure out where to find a reputable attorney. Here are...

20 Oct Your Year End Tax Planning Starts Now!

Posted at 08:33h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Back to share more expert advice is financial planner, Kristi Sullivan! Today she is sharing some practical end of year tax tips for individuals and small business owners. Think you can wait until December 31st to do tax planning for 2016? Think again! Starting your tax to-do’s earlier...

06 Oct 3 Steps to Building a Personal Medical Record

Posted at 10:28h in Medical Care, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

by Amy Thompson A personal medical record is a compilation of all your medical information, including test results, treatment reports, and notes written by your health care team. While each office and facility keeps a record of your care, it’s important to have a complete file...

22 Sep Appealing an Insurance Company’s Decision

Posted at 11:30h in Advocacy, Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

One of the more frustrating aspects of cancer treatment is dealing with the insurance industry. We pay our monthly premiums with the expectation that when and if the time comes, we will receive coverage for our medical care. Sadly, it’s not always as turn-key as...

13 Sep How to Support Someone with Cancer

Posted at 13:55h in Caregiving, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Do you have a family member or a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer? Have you been wondering how you might be able to provide support or do anything to help? Often we don’t know what to say other than, “Let me know if there is...

23 Aug Are You a Veteran & Applying for Disability?

Posted at 15:00h in Disability Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Then you should know about the ABA Veterans Claims Assistance Network . . . The American Bar Association Veterans’ Claims Assistance Network (ABA VCAN), along with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is providing a program where volunteer lawyers work with unrepresented veterans with pending...

04 Aug Triage Life: Part 3 –Taming Time Around the House

Posted at 09:01h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Cleaning is one of those activities that most people don’t enjoy. During cancer treatment, you may have a weaker immune system, which means that avoiding germs is crucial. One way to cut down on germs in your house is a no-shoes-in-the-house rule. A scary number...